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Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory science

  • This degree program prepares you for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (Medical Technologist). You will complete three years of baccalaureate college work and 12 months of clinical coursework, including 21 weeks of clinical externship in an affiliated hospital laboratory. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, as outlined in the University Catalog, students are awarded the B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science degree. A certification examination is taken at the successful completion of a hospital training program. The requirements for certification are established by the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. However, graduating from the UToledo MLS program does not guarantee passage of the American Society Clinical Pathology Board of Certification exam (ASCP BOC).

  • Acceptance into the clinical year of the program is competitive and reapplication is made during the fall of the junior year. In order to be admitted to the clinical year, completion of 90 semester hours of college work with an accumulated GPA of no less than 2.5 overall, and a grade of C or better, in the pre-clinical science courses is required.

  • The clinical program in the fourth year is housed on the Main Campus with externship sites at the University of Toledo Medical Center laboratory and ProMedica hospital laboratories. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and you are then eligible to take the national certification examination.

UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM OUTCOMES
The following outcome statistics are tracked and monitored as part of continuous program assessment and accreditation.

Academic Year 2022-2023 2021-2022 2020-2021 2019-2020
Class Size 8 17 12 16
Retention Rate (attrition rate)
Percentage of students beginning the program that go on to successfully graduate.
Three-year active results
88% (13%) 94% (6%) 100% 100%
95% 98% (2%) 100% 100%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students beginning the second half of the program that go  on to successfully graduate.
Three-year active results - 70%
*NAACLS benchmark - 70%
88% 94% 100% 100%
95% 98% 100% 100%
Employment/Placement Rate 1
Percentage of graduates that find employment or continue their education within one year of graduation.
Three-year average active results - 70%
*NAACLS benchmark - 70%
100% 100% 100% 100%
100% 100% 100% 100%
Certification Pass Rates
Percentage of students passing the ASCP Board of Certification MLS Exam within one year of graduation
Three-year average active results - 75%
*NAACLS benchmark - 75%
Not available yet. 57% 73% 86%
  72% 79% 85%

For a detailed program description and sample 4-year plan of study, view the UToledo Catalog. The medical laboratory science advisor will assist students in planning the sequence in which the pre-clinical courses are taken during the student's years at the university. Interested applicants should consult with the Department Office before selecting this professional career option.

  • Application window for the 2024-2025 Academic Year is now closed.

Admission Requirementsfor Direct-From-High-School and First-Time Freshman

Essential FunctionsClinical Affiliates

Professional Licensure Information


*Rate established by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) as a quality measure of its accredited programs

1 Based on the individuals that responded or to our knowledge.

ASCP: American Society for Clinical Pathology MLS: Medical Laboratory Science

The University of Toledo Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (https://www.naacls.org/about.aspx), located at 5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL, 60018-5119.

Last Updated: 1/10/24